Casey Fossum vs. Rick Huisman — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Huisman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Huisman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.31 and WHIP 1.538 compared to 5.45 and 1.534 for Casey Fossum. By the career numbers, Rick Huisman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.